The only megastar of Indian cinema, Mammootty turned 57 yesterday. As usual with any other day, he was busy acting his heart out for his new movie 'Best Actor'. A fitting title for a movie for a star of 30 years of success to act through on his birthday, the actor desisted from any big celebrations. A practicing religious man, Mammootty also made it clear that since it is in the month of Ramadan, he can continue with only two activities-work and prayer.

The most accomplished actor of our times with a Padma Shri and a number of Best actors trophies, Mammootty had been a winner all the way, be it in heart felting characters on screen or as a men of principles off screen. He had already completed more than 300 films, won three national awards, 10 Filmfare awards and three state awards in his career.

This birthday weekend will be a special one for Mammootty as his two films are gearing up for the season, to get released on the same day. His ‘Pranchiyettan and the Saint’ and ‘Vande Mathram’ will be on theatres by this Friday to add to his big list of enchanting hits.